Abstract:Introduction
The aim of this study was to investigate the immediate effect of coughing episodes and diaphragmatic breathing exercise (DBE) on respiratory mechanics of children/adolescents with cystic fibrosis (CF).
Methods
It is a cross‐sectional analytical study that occurred in a reference center for children with CF. Forty‐five children/adolescents with CF (60% male; mean age 10.22 ± 2.84 years old; mean forced expiratory volume in 1 second 73.74 ± 21.38% predicted) were divided into 3 groups according to t… Show more
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